…and how that affects the food of everybody, it affects the availability, the security, the health and the affordability of our food. We keep wiping out farmers like this, food…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-23-25
…high public confidence in pesticide use for affordable food. Additionally, California walnut growers produce 603,000 tons annually, valued at $1.04 billion, and are expected to have a bountiful year. The…
Kennedy Pledges Support for U.S. Farmers
…do anything to jeopardize that business model.” Kennedy Said. Kennedy acknowledged that modern crop protection tools are deeply woven into the fabric of American food production and stressed that his…
RKF Talks Pre-MAHA Report
…that 70% of the food that most children consume contains ultra processed ingredients. This is why we have an obesity problem in the USA. RKF Talks Pre-MAHA Report WH-The-MAHA-Report-AssessmentDownload Sponsored…
Are Solar Panels Safe on Farmland?
…solar panels from China on top of it. Italy has stopped all solar panels on farmland because they say it will hurt food quality. Mary Miller a representative from Illinois,…
Land O’Lakes, Inc. CEO Receives Recognition
…position as a key force in food production and sustainability, navigating pressing economic and environmental concerns with resilience. One of Ford’s most significant contributions is her advocacy for immigration reform,…
Oceanside Pole Program Launches Commercial Production of Sweet Red Bell Peppers
…of sweet red bell peppers. This initiative is projected to supply 150,000 cases from October through December, addressing a market need during a period of traditionally limited availability. The program…
Pet Lover’s Spay and Neuter Grant Program-Receives Funding from CDFA
Internet Archive Book Images, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (CDFA/SACRAMENTO, May 20, 2025) — The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded a total of $485,174 in funding from the…
Rollins Vows Better USDA Customer Service During Road Trip
…exporter. Countries imposing restrictions are taking precautionary measures to prevent the virus from spreading into their domestic supply chains. As USDA navigates these developments, Rollins reaffirmed the department’s commitment to…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-21-25
…cut costs. The conversation also covered the ongoing efforts to legalize undocumented farmworkers, involving multiple cabinet leaders. The discussion emphasized the need for healthy food choices to reduce obesity and…
Production and Transition of Fresh Produce Looks Promising
…ideal weather conditions, production volumes have been increasing steadily. Growers in the state are optimistic about the upcoming weeks, as peak harvest is expected soon, leading to strong supply levels…
“Farmers First” Policies Promoted by Rollins
…(SNAP), a move intended to promote healthier food choices for recipients. She also discussed potential restrictions on solar operations on farmland, emphasizing the USDA’s role in preserving agricultural land for…
Positive Tariff Update for California
…news for California farmers on avocados, almonds, pistachios. Avocados from Mexico, which supply 91% of the US consumed are exempt from Mexican avocados from tariffs under the USMCA. The volume…
California Needs New Water Plan
…the time the beautiful snowpack goes right into the ocean. This is our new normal and it’s putting our water supply and economy at risk for farmers. Farmers are always…